Penny Barsha
About Penny Barsha
Penny Barsha serves as the Head of Corporate Responsibility for Asia at Linklaters, where she leads initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment and environmental sustainability. She has a background in law and business management, holding a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Queensland.
Work at Linklaters
Penny Barsha currently serves as the Head of Corporate Responsibility for Asia at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion across the region. Prior to this, she worked as the Corporate Responsibility Manager for Asia from 2017 to 2023, where she managed community investment, pro bono work, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Her earlier tenure at Linklaters included a role as Managing Associate in Corporate/M&A from 2010 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Penny Barsha earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Queensland, where she studied Law and Business Management from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in corporate responsibility and legal practice. Her expertise encompasses corporate governance, community engagement, and sustainability practices, which she applies in her current leadership position.
Background
Penny Barsha has a professional background that spans over a decade in the legal sector, specifically at Linklaters in Hong Kong. Her career began in the Corporate/M&A department, where she worked as a Managing Associate for seven years. Following this, she transitioned to a focus on corporate responsibility, reflecting her commitment to social impact and sustainability within the corporate framework.
Achievements
In her role as Head of Corporate Responsibility, Penny Barsha oversees various initiatives aimed at enhancing health and wellbeing programs within the corporate environment. She has played a significant role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Linklaters in Asia. Her leadership in community investment and pro bono work highlights her commitment to making a positive impact in the region.